On December 10, 2022, two localized products of Mercedes Benz trucks were officially launched in China. On December 9th, the day before its launch, a Mercedes Benz Actros C heavy-duty truck with a Sichuan A license plate obtained a driving license and began to operate on the road. In the subsequent operation, this heavy-duty truck almost continuously traveled on the less than truckload transportation route from Guangzhou to Chengdu. By March 13th, 2025, the total mileage exceeded one million kilometers, making it the first localized product of Mercedes Benz trucks to reach one million kilometers.

So, what are the outstanding features of this car's operational data? Firstly, let's analyze the specific driving data of this car. Since its launch, this car has taken a total of 27 months and traveled 1 million kilometers, with an average monthly mileage of 37037 kilometers; Subtracting the rest time during the Spring Festival holiday, the actual attendance was about 780 days, with an average daily mileage of 1282 kilometers; Secondly, let's take a look at the actual operational performance of this vehicle. With a total weight of 49 tons and some sections on mountain roads, it achieved an average speed of 65km/h and an average fuel consumption of 30L/100km. It should be said that in the current sluggish overall freight market, it is not common for a new car that has been on the market for more than two years to achieve such high operational efficiency while ensuring fuel economy in the entire industry.

On March 15th, at the "Mercedes Benz Truck Localization Product First Million Kilometer Achievement Ceremony" held in Guangzhou, Shangchebang met with the owner of the vehicle - Han Jingtao, General Manager of Zhigao Logistics. During the communication process, he repeatedly used the word 'satisfied' to evaluate the performance of this car. As the head of a specialized logistics company with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Han Jingtao has a lot of say in car selection, use, and operation. He said, "The dedicated line we run is the best testing ground. Whether the car is good or not, you can tell by testing it on our route.

The Guangzhou Chengdu dedicated line operated by Zhigao Logistics is a benchmark efficient route that uses trailer transportation. Every 5 drivers are responsible for driving 2 vehicles, and the attendance rate of the vehicles is almost 100%. In addition to trailer, refueling, and maintenance, the vehicles have been operating at high speed and high load, and this transportation efficiency has reached the ceiling of long-distance transportation.

So, in so many years of operation, Zhigao Logistics has mostly used imported models, and other vehicles have also been tried, but such high-intensity operation ultimately proved inadequate. In November 2022, while preparing to change cars, Han Jingtao coincidentally placed an order for a Mercedes Benz Actros C at a Guangzhou dealer, coinciding with the upcoming launch of localized Mercedes Benz truck products. Why is it a newly localized Mercedes Benz truck? Why did you choose Actros C? Regarding these two questions, Han Jingtao gave his own opinion: "Just look at the Mercedes Benz logo hanging on the car. Since it has the Mercedes Benz brand, we must definitely ensure the quality of Mercedes Benz

In fact, such questions have been constantly heard before and after the localization of Mercedes Benz trucks, especially the Actros C product, which was even once referred to as "lacking the soul of Mercedes Benz". So, what is the soul of Mercedes Benz trucks? Shangchebang believes that the Actros C, which achieved millions of kilometers for Zhigao Logistics, provides the best interpretation. The soul of a heavy truck lies not in what kind of engine, gearbox, or cab it is equipped with, but in its ability to achieve high standards of research and manufacturing capabilities, ultimately presenting the entire vehicle with high quality, high reliability, and high attendance. Because heavy trucks are transportation equipment, only high-quality heavy trucks can handle high attendance rates, and only high attendance rates can bring high profits to customers.

Of course, the prerequisite for a high attendance rate of vehicles is that the logistics fleet must have sufficient sources of goods, which also reflects the unique development ideas of Zhigao Logistics. Han Jingtao, who has been working hard on this dedicated line for many years, has always adhered to a refined business philosophy. The characteristics of less than truckload logistics are reflected in "zero", with scattered customers and flexible operation. Having multiple customers means risk diversification, and the loss of individual customers will not have a huge impact on the company's business. However, after the source of goods is dispersed, there is also a lot of knowledge involved in how to achieve efficient transportation. Han Jingtao has rich practical experience in this regard. On the one hand, by improving service capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and maintaining high customer stickiness, the company's basic supply of goods can be guaranteed; On the other hand, during the loading of goods, reasonable allocation is made to maximize the utilization of cargo compartment capacity while complying with regulations. If each car wastes a little space, it will accumulate into a considerable amount of data.

In terms of vehicle selection and usage, Zhigao Logistics also adheres to the principle of "no more cars, more precision". In recent years, with the decline in natural gas prices, gas vehicles have become the main mode of transportation on the Guangzhou Chengdu dedicated line. In order to reduce costs, Zhigao Logistics also chose a gas heavy-duty truck. However, after using it, it was found that gas vehicles are difficult to meet Zhigao Logistics' high attendance requirements of "people rest and vehicles do not rest". Considering maintenance costs, resale value, and other aspects, in the long run, it is still more advantageous to use high-quality fuel vehicles such as Mercedes Benz heavy-duty trucks.

When it comes to market trends and company development, Han Jingtao believes that in terms of transportation efficiency, Zhigao Logistics has almost achieved the ultimate. Based on the current market situation, the next step is to continue serving customers well and maintaining the quality of the car.